Finding the Third Proportional to 335,632 and 508,323
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,632 and 508,323 is: 769,867.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,632 : 508,323 = 508,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,632/508,323 = 508,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,632x = 508,323 × 508,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,632x = 258,392,272,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,392,272,329/335,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769,867.81
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